Panasonic DMC-FZ8

Pros: Wonderful zoom, good image stabiliser, nice colours, sharp images

Cons: Light artifacts on pictures that require lens shielding

The Bottom Line: If you want something more than a point-and-shoot compact, but aren't ready for a high-end prosumer, do consider the FZ8.

Review: After my Olympus SP-550UZ compared unfavourably with my experiences of Panasonic Lumix cameras, I went out and got myself another Lumix - the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 to be precise.

I'd already had good experiences with the Lumix DMC-FZ5...

Pros: ISO/Apperature adjustments Incredible video footage Amazing steadyshot feature

Cons: Some grainy pictures Large lens extends from body

Review: I purchased this camera to use on at concerts hoping to get some decent pics. This is the first camera that I was able to get clear, focused pictures of concerts with high stage lighting, it's a wonderful little camera and it's video feature is one...

Pros: Price, picture quality, resolution, features, included accessories, RAW, size, weight, large LCD

Cons: No super-wide angle, overly-aggressive noise reduction

The Bottom Line: If you want a 7.2-Megapixel responsive "monster zoom" camera, this Panasonic FZ8 is an excellent choice. With 12x optical zoom, optical image...

Review: I have always like mega-zoom cameras from Panasonic. I have started using them beginning with the 2-Megapixel FZ1 and went through the FZ3, FZ4 , 5-Megapixel Panasonic FZ5 and...